Copy label properties to other layers

Question: I have my labels set up for a layer and there are multiple classes and sql queries set to make the labels function as desired. Is there a way to copy all of the label properties (placement, sql queries, expressions) to a different layer? I tried saving to layer file but upon trying to import that layer file to the new layer it doesn’t maintain the labeling properties. Thanks

Answer: You can easily copy label properties from one label class to another using Label Manager. To copy and paste the label parameters from one label class to another, just right click the label class in Label Manager and select Copy Parameters, then right click the label class you want to have the same label properties and select Copy Parameters.

The only thing that won’t copy is the SQL query, but you can either save this query to a file (there is a Save option in the SQL query dialog box) and Load it in the other label class, or you can simply copy and paste it.

You can also save and load label expressions. These functions are in the label expressions dialog box. But the label expression WILL get copied if you copy the label properties between label classes in Label Manager.